Sermons on The Grain Offering:

Days Of The Holy Spirit And Deception.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2020

Verse 2 of Isaiah 60, gives the reader more of a grip about the time and season of this glorious light. It will be in a day and time of great darkness, and a deep darkness among the people.

Days Of The Holy Spirit and Deception. Isaiah 60:1-2NKJV Glynda Lomax wrote, I live in Arkansas. I love when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal serpents. There are lots of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rotting Riches Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

James gives three of God's summons against hoarding our riches and depriving those in need.

This evening’s passage may not apply to anyone here tonight because it’s talking about the rich. But the lesson we learn concerns more than having lots of money. We may not think we are rich, but we have more than probably 90% of individuals around the world. Tonight, we will be looking at James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Luke 15:20-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 3:16, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Trials Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

When we face trials in our lives, do we complain or do we trust that God will help us through?

Did you hear of the man who was dyslexic, agnostic and an insomniac? Yes, he stays awake all night long wondering if there really is a “Dog.” Michael Josephson, the founder of the “Josephson Institute of Ethics” in Southern California writes about an old legend that tells ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

"Sustaining Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2017

God's grace can sustain us in the midst of our pain.

We live in a painful world. Turn on the news and you’ll hear a long list of stomach churning and tear jerking events, such as the evil we saw on display recently with the Las Vegas shooting. "People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire." - Job 5:7 (NLT) Job says as surely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Even When We Fail

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Even when we fail

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: *other

Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021

There is so much we can learn from the story of Ruth.

“Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons.” Ruth 1:3-4. The name Bethlehem means, “House of Bread.” But because of the famine, there was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-4, Job 19:25, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 21, 2021

Based on Malachi 3:7-10 - Sermon helps listeners understand that tithing & giving strengthen faith in God's provision.

“TESTING GOD” Malachi 3:7-10 FBCF – 9/19/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s most outrageous thing you’d do to win $10k? Chicago radio station contest several years ago. Winner – Guy from Indiana who ate an entire 11-ft birch tree, leaves, roots, bark, & all. Wore a tux, sat @ elegant table w/ ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-10, Genesis 14:17-20, Leviticus 27:30-34, Deuteronomy 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

Can a modern, rational person still believe in the miraculous events described in the Bible?

I used to love fairy-tales. They’re full of amazing, supernatural, magical events. • Snow white rises from the dead • Sleeping beauty awakened by a kiss • Jack climbs a beanstalk to the sky • A fairy godmother grants Cinderella a wish • A frog turns into a handsome prince Many people seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Crown Jewel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

When searching for a lost coin (lost person) the Lord gets to work! He lights a lamp and sweeps the house, like using a fine-tooth comb. The lost coin is like a jewel in a wedding headdress. We are to Jesus as a crown jewel!

I wish to begin our message by first reading through tonight’s parable, and then we’ll take a closer look after I share a brief introduction. Let’s all stand at this time in honor of the reading of God’s Word: 8 What woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 17, 2020

How do we get through difficulties. Change your focus. Keep your eyes on the heavenly prize. Heaven is described as our heavenly home. But what does the Bible says heaven looks like. Here's a brief description.

John 14: Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose Stands (Genesis 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2024

Can God use very faulty people to fulfill His purposes? Let's look at Genesis 27.

Sometimes we are blessed, not because we deserve it, but because God has a greater purpose than our sins. A native American once said that European settlers did not deserve the land they stole, but they brought an even more valuable gift, the Gospel. Can God use people who must repent of lies and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 7, 2023

Grace does not free us FROM the Sabbath, grace frees us FOR the Sabbath.

“I can be just as good a Christian without going to church,” said my friend Connie. “Besides, that’s the only day I get to sleep in. Isn’t it supposed to be a day of rest?” “That’s right,” said Walter. “Going to church just takes too big a bite out of my week. It’s just not realistic to expect ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024

A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist